Photosynthesis Plants use photosynthesis to process glucose for the plant, the excess is stored as insoluble starch.

Look at notebook for cross section of leaf cell for simplified diagram:

Light: A leaf usually has a large surface area to absorb more light. The upper epidermis has a waxy layer to protect the leaf from diseases, water loss, and harsh weather conditions. The upper epidermis is where the light falls and a special type of cell, called the Palisade cells is adapted to absorb more light. It contains a lot of chloroplast and is shaped like a tall box.

Equation for light energy: Carbon dioxide + water (+light energy) glucose + oxygen

It can also be written like this: Light energy Carbon dioxide + water ------------------- glucose + oxygen

Carbon dioxide: Plants take in carbon dioxide in the underside of the leaf through holes called stomata( stoma for singular) the lower part of the leaf has loose fitting cells which allow carbon dioxide reach the other cells in the leaf and also allows oxygen to be easily released.

Water: Plants get the water they need for photosynthesis from the roots. The roots have a special type of cell called the root hair cell. It is thin and has a large surface area to absorb more water. It doesnt contain chloroplast as the root hair cell is normally in the dark and cannot produce photosynthesis.

Glucoe is a type of carbohydrate obtained through the digestion of the food we eat. Digestion breaks down the food into small molecules which make it easier for it to pass through the blood stream

Root hair cell diagram:

The water from the root hair cell finally passes through the xylem tubes and eventually reaches the leaves.

Reppiration is the chemical process in which glucose + oxygen = Carbon dioxide (+energy)